Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Reached the Finish Line for Semester #1


I'M FINISHED!! I just submitted my second response to the last book review, my webpage is done, complete with Thoreau fragment...so I believe I am done. Hooray! It was a very challenging 12 weeks, but very rewarding. After 8 years at home with my kids, I wondered if I had the brains and the stamina to do this. I guess I do. I'm looking forward to the next three weeks off, but will be ready for semester #2!

Heading to the Beach



This picture of my kids was taken on a trip to the Franklin Inst. in Philly, early this summer, we also caught a Phillies game. They've been very patient with Mommy all semester, so now we're heading for a week at the beach!!

Friday, July 27, 2007

Always a favorite!

Manamana!

Thursday, July 26, 2007


The Discovery Channel is airing "Ocean of Fear" on Sunday July 29, about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. My uncle died on this vessel, so this film is of special interest to me. The film kicks off the Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week.

Shark Week :: Discovery Channel :: USS Indianapolis Timeline

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

40mph in a 25mph zone = $107.50!


Got pulled over today, driving 40mph in a 25mph zone, just around the corner from my house! All I have to say is "Oh crap!"

Monday, July 23, 2007

Happy 57th Anniversary Mom & Daddy!


Here's a cute picture of my parents on their 57th Wedding Anniversary. We celebrated the occasion with a nice family gathering at my brother's house.

Friday, July 20, 2007

There's No Place Like Home!


Pittsburgh was fun, but I'm really glad to be home!! I can't tell you how happy I was to see my husband, kids and dog! See everybody in October!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Pittsburgh, PA !!




Finally, on July 17, I 've been able to sit down and post to my blog. It's taken this long because the connections in my hotel room were not working...no phone, no internet. The phone guy is supposed to come today and fix it, so hopefully, I'll have internet access from the comforts of my hotel room and won't have to scramble around to get online. Thanks to everyone who let me use their computers in the meantime!

What have I been doing since I got here? Well, other than going to lectures and meeting with groups, I've been EATING! So much good food! Allison, Cara, Cindy and I started off our culinary adventure at Joe Mama's...I really recommend it. Since then, we've been to Lulu's Noodles, Primanti's (huge sandwich, piled high with meat, cheese, fries and coleslaw), the Union Grill, and tonight we're going to the Church Brew-works. Should be fun! The diet is definitely on when I get home!

Speaking of home...looking forward to getting there. I miss my family, but dad/Sean is keeping the kids busy while I'm away.

Friday, July 6, 2007

My Home Page

I can't believe I finally got this page published!! I thought I'd post it to my blog, just because. Maybe I'll get some sleep tonight...maybe I'll remember what my kids look like...I think I still have a husband.

Anyway, here it is:
http://www.pitt.edu/~jaf73/